2006-07-11 14:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by Gregory M 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
the real reason that lab coats are white is because its easier to bleach them and also you can tell better when they are dirty... the reason it is said that the white coats are "less attractive" to bacteria is because they contain a bactrostatic chemical (much like what they put in kitchen sponges to keep them fresher) this chemical treatment is what is "less attractive" to the bacteria but the same as in kitchen sponges ... this chemical can be put on things other than just the white lab coats :D hope this helps ... remember to wash your hands good ... keyboards are filthy habits :D
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2006-07-11 14:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jubilee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is just a professional look. The color shouldn't have anything to do with bacteria. Some doctors in hospitals are wearing other colors because it makes patients feel more relaxed.
2006-07-11 14:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by papricka w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bacteria do not have eyes and can not be attracted by colors
it's white because people in our culture think that white is 'sterile' and doctors want to appear that way.
While many white things can be bleached I have found bleaching scrubs/jackets that are white turns them yellow in a few washes. So I don't recommend trying that on your own scrubs
2006-07-11 14:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by frogsandducks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you get blood or other body fluids on your coat, you want to know about it. It shows up best on a white coat.
Bacteria are color blind. In fact, they don't have eyes (they are only one cell). So for the most part, they don't care what color your coat is.
2006-07-11 14:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by bwjordan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White can be bleached and that's more effective at killing bacteria, viruses, fungus than any other means.
2006-07-11 14:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by sveta_dr_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To distinguish them from other people.
2006-07-11 14:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋